What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Engineer position at NETSYNC?
About Us
We are a leading provider of network security solutions, offering managed services and operational support for a diverse range of enterprise clients. Our Network Operations Center (NOC) team plays a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our customers' IT infrastructure. We are looking for a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team.
Position Summary
The Network Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining the network and security of our customers. This includes real-time monitoring of security systems, responding to incidents, analyzing logs, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network and firewall security.
Key Responsibilities
Network operations environment, most work is done remote but you will occasionally be required to travel to client sites in the Tampa/Sarasota region.
Availability for on-call support, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
We are a leading provider of network security solutions, offering managed services and operational support for a diverse range of enterprise clients. Our Network Operations Center (NOC) team plays a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our customers' IT infrastructure. We are looking for a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team.
Position Summary
The Network Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining the network and security of our customers. This includes real-time monitoring of security systems, responding to incidents, analyzing logs, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network and firewall security.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage network security alerts, events, and incidents within the NOC.
- Perform proactive network and security monitoring to identify and mitigate potential risks or security breaches.
- Collaborate with other teams (e.g., Network Operations, Systems Engineering, Incident Response) to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
- Maintain and update network security policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with best practices.
- Assist in the development of security monitoring strategies and improvements to existing security tools and processes.
- Generate reports on security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
- Ensure that customer environments adhere to security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Respond to customer inquiries and security-related incidents in a timely and professional manner.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in solutions from key industry vendors, including Cisco (Catalyst/Nexus switches, ASA and FTD), Palo Alto (firewalls, security appliances), and Meraki (wireless networking, security appliance).
- 3 years of experience in a network security engineering role.
- Knowledge of network security technologies and best practices (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, endpoint security).
- Familiarity with security protocols, including RADIUS, TACACS , 802.1X, and VPN technologies.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPNs, LAN/WAN).
- Experience with ticketing and monitoring systems, such as Freshworks and Logic Monitor.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Strong with network routing, switching and firewalls.
- Familiarity with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid network environments.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating tasks.
- Able to pass a CJIS background check.
Network operations environment, most work is done remote but you will occasionally be required to travel to client sites in the Tampa/Sarasota region.
Availability for on-call support, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
